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    The Deathly Portent
    The Opium Purge
    The Gilded Shroud
    Audiobook series8 titles

    Lady Fan Mysteries Series

    Written by Elizabeth Bailey

    Narrated by Esther Wane

    3.5/5

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    About this series

    What do you do when a dead body lands on your doorstep?

    1794, England

    When a body is unceremoniously dumped outside her home, Lady Ottilia Fanshawe is once more drawn into a murder case.

    Ottilia is recovering from the birth of her first child and her husband, Lord Francis Fanshawe, is worried that she has finally taken on more than she can handle.

    But Ottilia will not be diverted. Motherhood has always been her deepest desire, but solving crimes is her passion. And she is determined to balance both.

    No one in her household recognizes the dead man, and yet a note was left with Lady Fan's name on it. Clearly, someone wants her to investigate the crime, but why?

    Who is the dead man? Why was he killed? And what led to him being dropped at Lady Fan's door?
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTantor Media, Inc
    Release dateJan 17, 2019
    The Deathly Portent
    The Opium Purge
    The Gilded Shroud

    Titles in the series (8)

    • 1

      The Gilded Shroud
      The Gilded Shroud

      The Gilded Shroud

      Elizabeth Bailey
      4/5 - 10 ratings
      4/5 - 10 ratings

      When a murder is committed, a lady's companion finds herself in the role of amateur sleuth . . . 1789, London: When Emily Fanshawe, Marchioness of Polbrook, is found strangled in her bedchamber, suspicion immediately falls on those residing in the grand house in Hanover Square. Emily's husband-Randal Fanshawe, Lord Polbrook- fled in the night and is chief suspect-much to the dismay of his family. Ottilia Draycott is brought in as the new lady's companion to Sybilla, Dowager Marchioness, and soon finds herself assisting younger son Lord Francis Fanshawe in his investigations. Can Ottilia help clear the family name? Does the killer still reside in the house? Or could there be more to the mystery than meets the eye?

      When a murder is committed, a lady's companion finds herself in the role of amateur sleuth . . . 1789, London: When Emily Fanshawe, Marchioness of Polbrook, is found strangled in her bedchamber, suspicion immediately falls on those residing in the grand house in Hanover Square. Emily's husband-Randal Fanshawe, Lord Polbrook- fled in the night and is chief suspect-much to the dismay of his family. Ottilia Draycott is brought in as the new lady's companion to Sybilla, Dowager Marchioness, and soon finds herself assisting younger son Lord Francis Fanshawe in his investigations. Can Ottilia help clear the family name? Does the killer still reside in the house? Or could there be more to the mystery than meets the eye?

    • 2

      The Deathly Portent
      The Deathly Portent

      The Deathly Portent

      Elizabeth Bailey
      3/5 - 5 ratings
      3/5 - 5 ratings

      When a young woman predicts a murder, she finds herself the center of a witch hunt . . . 1790, England: When Lord Francis and Lady Ottilia Fanshawe's coach breaks down, they find themselves stranded in the village of Witherley. But Ottilia, the intrepid "Lady Fan," finds her curiosity piqued when she hears of a local murder. A young woman predicted the gruesome death of the village blacksmith. And he was killed exactly as described . . . Is the young woman predicting the future? Are the villagers right to call her a witch? Or is there an even more sinister explanation?

      When a young woman predicts a murder, she finds herself the center of a witch hunt . . . 1790, England: When Lord Francis and Lady Ottilia Fanshawe's coach breaks down, they find themselves stranded in the village of Witherley. But Ottilia, the intrepid "Lady Fan," finds her curiosity piqued when she hears of a local murder. A young woman predicted the gruesome death of the village blacksmith. And he was killed exactly as described . . . Is the young woman predicting the future? Are the villagers right to call her a witch? Or is there an even more sinister explanation?

    • 3

      The Opium Purge
      The Opium Purge

      The Opium Purge

      Elizabeth Bailey
      4/5 - 3 ratings
      4/5 - 3 ratings

      A dark shadow has been brought from the West Indies to an English estate . . . 1790, England Lord Francis and Lady Ottilia Fanshawe are preparing for the birth of their first child. But Lady Fan won't let a little thing like pregnancy get in the way of solving a local mystery. Their neighbor-Sir Joslin Cadel-who recently returned from a sugar plantation in Barbados, has collapsed and died on his doorstep. And his young ward, Tamasine Roy, claims to have murdered him. With Tamasine clearly suffering from some kind of mental disorder, and the rest of Cadel's household acting suspiciously, it is clear all is not as it seems. Why did Sir Joslin suddenly return to England? What happened to Tamasine's parents? Could this seemingly angelic young woman really be a murderess . . . ?

      A dark shadow has been brought from the West Indies to an English estate . . . 1790, England Lord Francis and Lady Ottilia Fanshawe are preparing for the birth of their first child. But Lady Fan won't let a little thing like pregnancy get in the way of solving a local mystery. Their neighbor-Sir Joslin Cadel-who recently returned from a sugar plantation in Barbados, has collapsed and died on his doorstep. And his young ward, Tamasine Roy, claims to have murdered him. With Tamasine clearly suffering from some kind of mental disorder, and the rest of Cadel's household acting suspiciously, it is clear all is not as it seems. Why did Sir Joslin suddenly return to England? What happened to Tamasine's parents? Could this seemingly angelic young woman really be a murderess . . . ?

    • 4

      The Candlelit Coffin
      The Candlelit Coffin

      The Candlelit Coffin

      Elizabeth Bailey
      4/5 - 4 ratings
      4/5 - 4 ratings

      Murder lurks behind the scenes . . . 1791, England Lord Francis and Lady Ottilia Fanshawe have suffered a devastating blow. With Ottilia sunk deep into a depression, Francis is desperate to get his beloved wife back. So when he hears about a murder at the seaside town of Weymouth, an idea starts to form . . . A young girl's body has been discovered, laid out in an open coffin, surrounded by candles. The staged scene, and the fact that the victim was a member of a theatrical troupe, suggests one of her colleagues is the killer. Knowing Ottilia's sharp intuition and penchant for solving mysteries, Francis brings her to the murder site. Can the case spark Ottilia's interest? Will the intrepid "Lady Fan" once more make an appearance? And can she solve the mystery of the Candlelit Coffin . . . ?

      Murder lurks behind the scenes . . . 1791, England Lord Francis and Lady Ottilia Fanshawe have suffered a devastating blow. With Ottilia sunk deep into a depression, Francis is desperate to get his beloved wife back. So when he hears about a murder at the seaside town of Weymouth, an idea starts to form . . . A young girl's body has been discovered, laid out in an open coffin, surrounded by candles. The staged scene, and the fact that the victim was a member of a theatrical troupe, suggests one of her colleagues is the killer. Knowing Ottilia's sharp intuition and penchant for solving mysteries, Francis brings her to the murder site. Can the case spark Ottilia's interest? Will the intrepid "Lady Fan" once more make an appearance? And can she solve the mystery of the Candlelit Coffin . . . ?

    • 5

      The Mortal Blow
      The Mortal Blow

      The Mortal Blow

      Elizabeth Bailey
      5/5 - 1 rating
      5/5 - 1 rating

      Lady Fan is back to full health but can she solve the trickiest case yet . . . ? 1792, England Lord Francis and Lady Ottilia Fanshawe are on their way home when their coach comes to a sudden stop. A woman is standing in the middle of the road-covered in blood. The woman refuses to speak but on further investigation they find the body of a man hidden in the woods. Ottilia insists on bringing the woman home to find out what occurred. But the more she finds out the more complicated the case becomes . . . Who was the man in the woods? Did the blood-covered woman murder him? Or did someone else strike The Mortal Blow…?

      Lady Fan is back to full health but can she solve the trickiest case yet . . . ? 1792, England Lord Francis and Lady Ottilia Fanshawe are on their way home when their coach comes to a sudden stop. A woman is standing in the middle of the road-covered in blood. The woman refuses to speak but on further investigation they find the body of a man hidden in the woods. Ottilia insists on bringing the woman home to find out what occurred. But the more she finds out the more complicated the case becomes . . . Who was the man in the woods? Did the blood-covered woman murder him? Or did someone else strike The Mortal Blow…?

    • 6

      The Fateful Marriage
      The Fateful Marriage

      The Fateful Marriage

      Elizabeth Bailey
      5/5 - 2 ratings
      5/5 - 2 ratings

      Wherever Lady Fan goes, murder follows . . . 1791, England Lady Ottilia and Lord Francis Fanshawe are holidaying in Tunbridge Wells when they stumble across the scene of a horrific accident. While visiting the High Rocks, a local tourist spot, a young woman falls to her death from the top of the climb. It soon becomes clear that the woman is linked to the infamous Dowager Viscountess Lady Wem-an indomitable matriarch visiting Tunbridge with her extended family. The young woman was at the center of a scandal-Lady Wem's grandson, Daniel, eloped with her three years prior. As Lady Fan is introduced to the family her suspicions are aroused. Was the fall a devastating mishap? Or could the woman have been pushed? Lady Fan must unravel dark family secrets in her quest for the truth . . .

      Wherever Lady Fan goes, murder follows . . . 1791, England Lady Ottilia and Lord Francis Fanshawe are holidaying in Tunbridge Wells when they stumble across the scene of a horrific accident. While visiting the High Rocks, a local tourist spot, a young woman falls to her death from the top of the climb. It soon becomes clear that the woman is linked to the infamous Dowager Viscountess Lady Wem-an indomitable matriarch visiting Tunbridge with her extended family. The young woman was at the center of a scandal-Lady Wem's grandson, Daniel, eloped with her three years prior. As Lady Fan is introduced to the family her suspicions are aroused. Was the fall a devastating mishap? Or could the woman have been pushed? Lady Fan must unravel dark family secrets in her quest for the truth . . .

    • 8

      The Unwanted Corpse
      The Unwanted Corpse

      The Unwanted Corpse

      Elizabeth Bailey
      0 ratings
      0 ratings

      What do you do when a dead body lands on your doorstep? 1794, England When a body is unceremoniously dumped outside her home, Lady Ottilia Fanshawe is once more drawn into a murder case. Ottilia is recovering from the birth of her first child and her husband, Lord Francis Fanshawe, is worried that she has finally taken on more than she can handle. But Ottilia will not be diverted. Motherhood has always been her deepest desire, but solving crimes is her passion. And she is determined to balance both. No one in her household recognizes the dead man, and yet a note was left with Lady Fan's name on it. Clearly, someone wants her to investigate the crime, but why? Who is the dead man? Why was he killed? And what led to him being dropped at Lady Fan's door?

      What do you do when a dead body lands on your doorstep? 1794, England When a body is unceremoniously dumped outside her home, Lady Ottilia Fanshawe is once more drawn into a murder case. Ottilia is recovering from the birth of her first child and her husband, Lord Francis Fanshawe, is worried that she has finally taken on more than she can handle. But Ottilia will not be diverted. Motherhood has always been her deepest desire, but solving crimes is her passion. And she is determined to balance both. No one in her household recognizes the dead man, and yet a note was left with Lady Fan's name on it. Clearly, someone wants her to investigate the crime, but why? Who is the dead man? Why was he killed? And what led to him being dropped at Lady Fan's door?

    • 7

      The Dagger Dance
      The Dagger Dance

      The Dagger Dance

      Elizabeth Bailey
      4/5 - 2 ratings
      4/5 - 2 ratings

      1793, England After a not-so-relaxing holiday in Tunbridge Wells, Lady Ottilia and Lord Francis Fanshawe have returned to their home with a young orphaned girl, Pertesia "Pretty" Brockhurst. After losing both her parents in tragic circumstances, Pretty had been abandoned by the rest of her family and the childless Fanshawes have delighted in having her around. But when her estranged grandfather turns up on their doorstep, Ottilia is worried she will lose the child she is growing so close to. Meanwhile, their footman Hemp Roy has run into trouble. After becoming reacquainted with Dorote, a woman from his past life in Barbados, Hemp is desperate to help her when she is accused of murder in Bristol. And who better to turn to than his trusted Lady Fan? Can Lady Fan save Dorote-and Hemp? Will she unmask the killer? And what will happen to the poor orphan girl under her care?

      1793, England After a not-so-relaxing holiday in Tunbridge Wells, Lady Ottilia and Lord Francis Fanshawe have returned to their home with a young orphaned girl, Pertesia "Pretty" Brockhurst. After losing both her parents in tragic circumstances, Pretty had been abandoned by the rest of her family and the childless Fanshawes have delighted in having her around. But when her estranged grandfather turns up on their doorstep, Ottilia is worried she will lose the child she is growing so close to. Meanwhile, their footman Hemp Roy has run into trouble. After becoming reacquainted with Dorote, a woman from his past life in Barbados, Hemp is desperate to help her when she is accused of murder in Bristol. And who better to turn to than his trusted Lady Fan? Can Lady Fan save Dorote-and Hemp? Will she unmask the killer? And what will happen to the poor orphan girl under her care?

    Author

    Elizabeth Bailey

    Elizabeth grew up in Africa, where her father worked in the then British colony of Nyasaland (now Malawi). It was a great place for children, with tropical weather and wide-open spaces. One of four siblings from parents who were regarded as a trifle unconventional, she was encouraged to develop an interest in reading and drama from an early age. A love of romance was born first through fairy tales and then Georgette Heyer, whom Elizabeth discovered at the age of 11. Instantly hooked, she still enjoys a Heyer for relaxation. Her first kiss was classically romantic — on board ship under the stars — and she still recalls feeling her legs turning to jelly. Writing romance was a late development, however. Returning to England after a short period as a secretary (training which has come in useful ever since), Elizabeth went to drama school and trod the boards for some 17 years as an actress. Writing had always been there, as a hobby and a release. She has acres of poetry and half-finished stories from those years. In her 30s, and almost on a whim, Elizabeth began writing historical romance. Within a very short space of time, writing consumed her life and she realized that this was her true métier. A lengthy apprenticeship was at last rewarded with publication by Mills & Boon in the early '90s and Elizabeth has never looked back. In addition to writing historical romance, she taught drama for years and became producer and director of the school's theater company, writing and adapting plays for casts of over 70 students. Now she has given up teaching, but continues her involvement with the school's theater, creating productions twice yearly. She is also artistic director of a local arts festival held annually in August in Sussex, where she lives.

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